Kigali to Bimbo flights
Bimbo lies 1,466 km (911 mi) north-west of Kigali, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 38 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Kigali | Bimbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Rwanda | Central African Republic |
| Population | 1.1 million | 348,802 |
| Elevation | 1,542 m (5,059 ft) | 371 m (1,217 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Kigali) | UTC+1 (Africa/Bangui) |
| Nearest large airport | KGL, 9 km out | BGF, 19 km out |
Clocks in Bimbo are 1 h behind Kigali right now, so a 2 h 38 min journey lands only 1 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bimbo
Crossing from Rwanda into Central African Republic: money changes from the Franc to the Franc (XAF); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +236; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648850.
Airports at each end
Leaving Kigali
Kigali is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kigali International Airport (KGL), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Goma International Airport (GOM, 97 km).
Arriving in Bimbo
Bimbo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangui M'Poko International Airport | BGF | 19 km (12 mi) | 8,530 ft | 1,208 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bimbo from Kigali?
1,466 km (911 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kigali.
How long does it take to get from Kigali to Bimbo by air?
About 2 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kigali and Bimbo?
Bimbo is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Bangui against Africa/Kigali).
Which airports are used for Kigali to Bimbo flights?
Typically Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF).
What currency do I need in Bimbo?
The Franc (XAF).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.